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75 hours
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 A license issued during this period will have an expiration date of 4/30/2028
12 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate
75 hours
BROKER 75-HOUR PRE-LICENSE CURRICULUMOfficial source
Beginning January 1, 2026, out-of-state brokers and managing brokers use an endorsement process replacing the previous reciprocal process.
Starting January 1, 2026, all Brokers and Managing Brokers seeking licensure from outside of Illinois will apply via an Endorsement Process which replaces a Reciprocal Process previously in place with specific states.Official source
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BROKER 75-HOUR PRE-LICENSE CURRICULUMOfficial source
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 ... 45 Hours of Post License Education is required to be completed by 4/30/2028
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 ... 45 Hours of Post License Education is required to be completed by 4/30/2028Official source
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 A license issued during this period will have an expiration date of 4/30/2028
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 A license issued during this period will have an expiration date of 4/30/2028Official source
12 hours
If first issued a Broker License before November 1, 2023: 12-hours of CE is required: This must consist of a 6-hour Core* course and 6 hours of elective courses, including a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. A 4-hour Core course taken between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 must satisfy the Core requirement and will need 8 hours of elective courses
If first issued a Broker License prior to November 1, 2023: 12-hours of CE is required: This must consist of a 6-hour Core* course and 6 hours of elective courses, including a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. A 4-hour Core course taken between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 shall satisfy the Core requirement and will need 8 hours of elective coursesOfficial source
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If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 A license issued during this period will have an expiration date of 4/30/2028
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 A license issued during this period will have an expiration date of 4/30/2028Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate
Division of Real EstateOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/realest.html
Real EstateOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/realest.html
BrokerOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
75 hours
75
BROKER 75-HOUR PRE-LICENSE CURRICULUMOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, out-of-state brokers and managing brokers use an endorsement process replacing the previous reciprocal process.
Beginning January 1, 2026, out-of-state brokers and managing brokers use an endorsement process replacing the previous reciprocal process.
Starting January 1, 2026, all Brokers and Managing Brokers seeking licensure from outside of Illinois will apply via an Endorsement Process which replaces a Reciprocal Process previously in place with specific states.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
12 hours
12
12-hours of CE is requiredOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
If first issued a Broker License before November 1, 2023: 12-hours of CE is required: This must consist of a 6-hour Core* course and 6 hours of elective courses, including a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. A 4-hour Core course taken between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 must satisfy the Core requirement and will need 8 hours of elective courses
For brokers initially licensed before November 1, 2023, the 2026 renewal requires a 6-hour core course and 6 elective hours including sexual harassment prevention. A 4-hour core completed May 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 instead requires 8 elective hours.
If first issued a Broker License prior to November 1, 2023: 12-hours of CE is required: This must consist of a 6-hour Core* course and 6 hours of elective courses, including a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. A 4-hour Core course taken between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 shall satisfy the Core requirement and will need 8 hours of elective coursesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 A license issued during this period will have an expiration date of 4/30/2028
Brokers initially licensed on or after November 1, 2025 have an initial expiration date of April 30, 2028. Applies to: Initial broker licenses issued on or after November 1, 2025.
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 A license issued during this period will have an expiration date of 4/30/2028Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The entry in this guide uses Illinois's broker license.
The entry in this guide uses Illinois's broker license.
BROKER 75-HOUR PRE-LICENSE CURRICULUMOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 ... 45 Hours of Post License Education is required to be completed by 4/30/2028
Brokers initially licensed on or after November 1, 2025 must complete 45 hours of post-license education by April 30, 2028.
If first issued a Broker License on or after November 1, 2025 ... 45 Hours of Post License Education is required to be completed by 4/30/2028Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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